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Book on PTSD published, exposing the mental health industry

17 January, 2020 by David Leonhardt Tags: client 🕑 4 minutes read
PTSD book cover - The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Fallacy

Another client of THGM Writing Services publishes her book. The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Fallacy (Part 1), by Nattanya Andersen, pulls back the curtain both […]

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Filed Under: Books and publishing

Why your blog posts need better images than you have now – time to up your game!

30 November, 2019 by David Leonhardt 12 Comments 🕑 4 minutes read
great blog image ideas

Stock photography makes your blog look uninteresting. And it fails to deliver the most important marketing results. Here’s what to do instead. NOTE: This is […]

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Filed Under: Blogging and web content

Your writing style and your choice of words can keep blog readers reading

16 November, 2019 by David Leonhardt 5 Comments 🕑 6 minutes read
Grammar humor: active voice versus passive voice

The way you write your blog posts, in plain language and easy to read, will determine whether anybody reads what you write. Here is how […]

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Filed Under: Blogging and web content

Political speechwriters must leverage authenticity

17 October, 2019 by David Leonhardt 2 Comments Tags: speech 🕑 3 minutes read
Authenticity is critical for political speechwriting

Speechwriting is a special skill. And political speeches require an extra layer of understanding.Most of all, they require authenticity. What is the most important feature […]

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Filed Under: Speeches

How to write a powerful blog post headline that says “Read me!” in 6 easy steps

15 September, 2019 by David Leonhardt 4 Comments 🕑 6 minutes read
great blog headline ideas

Your blog post headline says only one of two things: “Read me” or “Don’t bother”. Here are six ways to make sure that your headline […]

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Filed Under: Blogging and web content

What to write about to attract traffic, build a throng of raving fans and create a world-class blog

1 September, 2019 by David Leonhardt 7 Comments 🕑 5 minutes read
great blog post ideas

There are hundreds, maybe thousands, of blog posts on every topic. The only thing that makes yours worth reading is a truly original idea. Here’s […]

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How to describe a character (with free character development sheet)

3 August, 2019 by David Leonhardt 1 Comment 🕑 3 minutes read

It’s been said that every story has been told over and over. But characters are unique and refreshing…if you write them right. Here’s how to […]

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Filed Under: Writing and editing

Infographic: Do I need a ghostwriter? How to tell if you should hire a ghostwriter

14 July, 2019 by David Leonhardt 1 Comment 🕑 3 minutes read
Should I hire a ghostwriter?

Many authors hire ghostwriters. But how do you know if you should? This handy flow chart will help answer the question: “Should I hire a […]

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Filed Under: The writing business

How to write a professional bio in 2023 for sales or for credibility (with example)

30 June, 2019 by David Leonhardt 1 Comment 🕑 4 minutes read
What to put in a short bio

A short biography, or “bio”, opens your door to your audience. Here’s how to write a professional bio that opens the right door. A bio […]

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Filed Under: Business writing

How a ghostwriter can help you get your book published

2 June, 2019 by David Leonhardt 1 Comment 🕑 5 minutes read
How a ghostwriter can help you get your book published

Want a publish-ready book manuscript? Here’s how a ghostwriter can get you ready to publish. Some people come to us thinking that we’ll publish their […]

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Proofreading saves lives! How I almost became a hitman by signing a murder contract

13 May, 2019 by David Leonhardt 2 Comments 🕑 2 minutes read
Murder contract? Better proofread next time.

Never publish anything without proofreading. Ideally, have several people proofread. Here is a a case study of how proofreading saved me from becoming a hitman.

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Filed Under: Miscellaneous

Something Amazing – song lyrics in need of music

22 April, 2019 by David Leonhardt 5 Comments 🕑 2 minutes read
Something amazing - lyrics

This song is an amazing song. But it’s just lyrics, so far. This song is intended to be a pop-rock song. It’s been played once […]

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Proofreading saves lives! How a celebrity chef became a cannibal

6 April, 2019 by David Leonhardt 3 Comments 🕑 1 minute read
Magazine cover proofreading

It’s easy to miss vital details, which is why multiple proofreaders are often needed. Here is a tragic story – a proofreading case study – […]

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How to write a non-fiction book cover blurb that sells

10 March, 2019 by David Leonhardt 🕑 8 minutes read
4 items for a non-fiction back cover blurb

If you plan to self-publish your non-fiction book, the most important thing you will ever write is the cover blurb for your book. Here’s how […]

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How to write a fiction book cover blurb that can make your novel a best-seller

24 February, 2019 by David Leonhardt 🕑 8 minutes read
4-step formula for a fiction back cover blurb

If you plan to self-publish your novel, the most important thing you will ever write is the cover blurb for your book. Here’s how to […]

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Smarten up your text with real verbs

3 February, 2019 by David Leonhardt 3 Comments 🕑 14 minutes read
Change complex nouns back to verbs

Too many businesses use nouns to describe an action. That makes your message harder to read. Here’s how to fix that. Speaking in plain English […]

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Speechwriting tip – harness the Power of Three

19 January, 2019 by David Leonhardt 2 Comments 🕑 6 minutes read
Quote by Martin Luther King

Repetition is a powerfully persuasive tool. Here’s how to make any speech (or article or blog post) more persuasive. My fellow Doctor Who fans will […]

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Dumb it down, or clear it up?

7 December, 2018 by David Leonhardt 2 Comments 🕑 4 minutes read
Using sesquipedalian words or using plain English?

When you write in plain English, you are not “dumbing it down”. You are clearing things up. There are two main ways to make a […]

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You are the center of the universe

17 November, 2018 by David Leonhardt 3 Comments 🕑 4 minutes read
Write for your readers

It’s about the reader and only the reader. Use “you” in your text to give the reader ownership of your product or service, or the […]

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The 1 trait every ghostwriter needs

3 November, 2018 by David Leonhardt 🕑 4 minutes read
One trait every ghostwriter needs

Just one thing separates a ghostwriter from other writers. Without this trait, you simply cannot ghostwrite. A lot of writers get frustrated when their big […]

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Filed Under: The writing business
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